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Applications are warmly invited for a Legal Researcher role based in Polokwane. We welcome candidates from every background across Limpopo who are ready to grow with us.
About This Position
The Legal Researcher position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Limpopo. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Polokwane and across the legal and security jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the legal and security jobs team in Limpopo make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the legal and security jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Polokwane much easier.
Meet the Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Polokwane office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Limpopo operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Notably, the team mix in Polokwane reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Polokwane.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Polokwane.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Working in Polokwane
Polokwane continues to grow as an employment hub in Limpopo, with within the Phalaborwa mining belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Polokwane, Limpopo.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Polokwane.
Key Outputs
- Liaise with the Sheriff, Master’s Office and external counsel
- Track legal and regulatory changes and advise the business on impact
- Maintain FICA and KYC records in line with regulatory requirements
- Patrol assigned premises and conduct visible security deterrence
- Compile accurate occurrence books and incident reports
- Support investigations into theft, fraud and policy breaches
- Conduct legal research and prepare opinions for the legal team
- Monitor CCTV systems and respond to alarms and incidents
Minimum Requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 2+ years’ relevant experience in legal or security operations
- Relevant qualification: LLB, paralegal diploma or PSIRA grading as required
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Computer literacy and experience with case or incident management systems
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (often required)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.